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Declassified

Declassified

Written by: Michael Coates
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Welcome, I'm Michael Coates, a former firefighter and also a former Soldier.

This podcast documents amazing stories from members of the military community.

Our guests include Military Cross winners, athletes, partners of those who have served, high ranking commanders and 'normal' veterans who have gained extraordinary experiences.

By declassifying stigmas and perceptions we wish to open up issues around mental fitness and wellbeing, talk in depth around subjects such as post traumatic growth and delve into human development on a micro level.

Our longterm vision is to provide hope, guidance, support and help for individuals who are suffering from both mental and physical illness or injury.

This is part of the Declassified network and this is Declassified

British Podcast Awards:

Best Interview Podcast 2020 - Gold

Best Wellbeing Podcast 2020 - Bronze

Best Wellbeing Podcast 2022 - Bronze

(Shortlisted in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)

 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Remembrance Special - The Military Community

    Remembrance Special - The Military Community
    Nov 12 2023
    Remembrance is a personal time and moment for many within the Military Community. Here we speak about the reality of the 11th of November and what it really means to remember.

    From the battle fields of the first world war to living life right now.

    This is Declassified

    Featuring:

    • Michael Coates - Military Veteran and Host of the Declassified podcast

    • Ben Taylor - Petty officer and Poet

    • Dr Emily Mayhew - Historian and advisor to the Casevac Club

    • David Wiseman - Military Veteran and Co-founder of the Casevac Club

    • Nick English - Co-founder of Bremont Watch Company

    • Sean Jones MC - Military Veteran, Awarded Military Cross for Bravery in Afghanistan

    • Levison Wood - Military Veteran and Photographer

    • Helen Helliwell - Civil Servant and Chair of the AFCFT

    • Andy Mihalop - Military Veteran and Veterans & Allies Lead at Facebook

    • Louise Fetigan - Military Spouse and founder of Little Troopers

    • Jim Cameron - Military Veteran and founder of Mission motorsport

    • Richard Sharp - Military Veteran and CEO of RE:act (formerly Team Rubicon UK)

    • JJ Chalmers - Military Veteran, Invictus games medalist and currently on BBCs Strictly Come Dancing

    • Prince Harry - Military Veteran and Advocate for the Wounded, Injured and Sick Community

    • Maria Hunt - Mother of WO2 Nathan Hunt

    • Des Fraser - Military Veteran and Co-founder of Combat Pest Control

    • Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE - Military Veteran and founder of the Unsung foundation

    • Nathan Jones - RAF Pilot and Invictus Athlete

    • Dr Dave Henson MBE - Military Veteran and Paralympian

    • Glenn Haughton OBE - Military Veteran


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Road to Recovery Special (LIVE) - Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown

    Road to Recovery Special (LIVE) - Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown
    Mar 15 2023
    In this special episode we record LIVE from the National Army Museum in London.

    We talk to a panel of 3 guests about their lives, service, injury and recovery.

    A Road to Recovery Special with Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown

    https://www.nam.ac.uk

    More Information -
    Simon: https://blesma.org/news-media/blesma-news/2020/on-the-set-of-scars/

    Harry: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hybrid-humans/harry-parker/9781788163101

    Gemma: https://morganeight.com
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 55 - Roger Cruickshank DFC

    Episode 55 - Roger Cruickshank DFC
    Oct 19 2022
    Fighter pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross and the power of repetition.

    We talk about his operations in Syria and Iraq, what it takes to perform at your best and why preparing for the worst allowed him a shot at a moving target.

    We also speak about psychological fitness, mental I’ll-health and his mothers suicide.

    From skiing at the Olympics to the speed of sound.

    Episode 55 - Roger Cruckshank - this is declassified


    Find Roger on Instagram - https://instagram.com/sos_coaching_ltd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    And to read Rogers book, Speed of Sound -
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Speed-Sound-Mind-remarkable-making-ebook/dp/B01D0HWCLE
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    1 hr and 48 mins
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